A Stoney Creek senior has been charged with uttering threats and had his firearm licence seized after a bizarre incident over the long weekend, according to police.
Hamilton police allege the 71-year-old man was brandishing a wooden stick when he threatened three people delivering flyers to his home near Riverdale Park in the area of Queenston and Gray roads at about 3 p.m. on Monday.
Media relations officer Const. Jerome Stewart adds that the homeowner allegedly made mention of a firearm in his threats.
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That alleged remark has prompted the seizure of his long gun as well as his licence to own it while the case is before the courts, police said.
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The accused faces three counts of uttering threats and is due to appear in court on Aug. 22.
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